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Yet tears to human suffering are due; And mortal hopes…

“Yet tears to human suffering are due; And mortal hopes defeated and o'erthrown Are mourned by man, and not by man alone.” quote by William Wordsworth
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“Yet tears to human suffering are due; And mortal hopes defeated and o'erthrown Are mourned by man, and not by man alone.”

William Wordsworth

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human sorrow is shared; our grief is not solitary but collective, linking us all in empathy.

In simple terms: Suffering is shared by all.

Key Takeaway

Recognize shared pain and offer support.

Themes

empathy shared suffering humanity

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • community support
  • grief counseling
  • volunteering

Key Concepts

collective grief interconnectedness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does acknowledging shared sorrow change your response?
  • What can you do to ease another’s pain?
A Different Perspective

Individual grief may feel isolating despite collective nature.

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